Beauty

Summer beauty: Hot weather makeup

Beauty

Summer beauty: Hot weather makeup

We love the sun and the heat, but unfortunately, the sun and heat don’t have any love for our makeup. We spend our mornings carefully applying foundation, dusting on blush and delicately lining our lashes with mascara. By afternoon, the sun’s heat diminishes our hard summer beauty work to a disastrous cosmetic mess. What’s a girl to do? We quizzed two makeup experts—Adi Lando, Sephora PRO Lead and Derek Selby, Cover FX International Artistry Director—for helpful tips on hot weather makeup (you can thank us later).

Makeup tips: Prep your face The trick for achieving long lasting, flawless hot weather makeup is to begin from the ground up for maximum hold. “Start by cleansing the skin to get rid of excess oil and follow with an oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen. Setting powders and spray will help you to keep from getting shiny,” Lando says. Next, you’re ready for a primer to help summer beauty stick—and stay—for your weekend trips to the beach and gym. “Apply a matte primer (try Cover FX Mattifying Primer) before any makeup to prepare the skin and start with a matte finish. This will also help absorb any excess oil throughout the day,” says Selby.

Makeup tips: Go waterproof to combat shine “Make sure your primer, foundation, concealer and mascara are water-resistant—they are developed to stay on in hot, humid conditions,” says Selby. Use these waterproof products to enjoy a dip in the pool or fun in the sun so you don’t have to worry about smearing. “Apply simple and comfortable makeup that feels light and looks fresh. Use a product that is designed for hot and humid weather,” says Lando. It’s also key to pack a few essentials so you can do a quick touch up after lunch to maintain an immaculate complexion. (Try Urban Decay’s Chill Makeup Setting Spray to keep makeup from smudging and creasing—the formula actually cools the skin surface to keep you looking flawless). More hot weather makeup tips for your summer beauty on the next page…

Makeup tips: The best products for your skin type What should you avoid when it comes to hot weather makeup? “Using a skin care product that is not suitable for your skin type, or wearing a foundation that is too heavy for the summer months,” says Lando. Try not to cake on the layers (the heat will only exacerbate unsightly lines and clumps) and don’t forget to use hydrating products to fight the drying effects of the sun. “Don’t use heavy products or those that contain oil. Don’t use dewy textured products and avoid shimmer or glitter,” says Selby. This will stop shine and grease in their tricks to give your makeup regime a clean, fresh finish.

Makeup tips: Become friends with multi-use products To prevent heavy layering and sludgy build up, look for multi-purpose makeup products and formulas you can use on more than one facial feature. “Sephora’s Skin Perfect CC Cream is a light weight, one-step product that will correct, prime, hydrate and minimize pores. It’s good for all skin types and will protect you with sunscreen,” says Lando when it comes to the best products for hot weather makeup. “You can also mix concealer and primer together for a matte-tinted moisturizer. Apply with your fingers for light, sheer application,” says Selby. To beat the heat and avoid a sticky situation, Lando recommends throwing a few blotting towels in your beach bag to wipe away any surplus shine (try Sephora Collection Blotting Papers).

With these hot weather makeup tips in your back pocket, you’re guaranteed to maintain a pretty, flawless complexion (trust us, you’ll be glad you did). We leave you with Lando’s most tried and true tip for hot weather makeup: remember—less is more!

The first woman on a Canadian bank note has been named

Art & Design

The first woman on a Canadian bank note has been named

There's an excting (and long overdue TBH) change coming to Canada's $10 bills: They will now feature the face of an extraordinary Canadian woman.

The shortlist for the spot was announced earlier this year, and included the suffragette Idola Saint-Jean and Olympian Bobbie Rosenfeld, but it was civl rights activist Viola Desmond who the Bank of Canada ultimately chose for the prime spot on our blue bank note.

It was for such a time as this that Heritage Minutes were created, so we'll refer you to the spot released about Ms. Desmond last year for the full primer on the Nova Scotia native (but the TL:DR version is that she was an entrepreneur ahead of her time who played a pivotal role in the Canadian civil rights struggle):

Shopping

Tell us who you're trying to find a gift for!

The holiday gifting struggle is real. Start by taking a look at our holiday gift guide. Still aren't quite sure what to get someone? Tell us who you can't figure out a gift for (and be as specific as possible: BF of 6 months or 6 years? Sister who spends all day watching makeup tutorials? Workplace Secret Santa? etc.) using the hashtag #TellELLECanada and tagging @ELLECanada on Instagram and/or Twitter. Then, tune in to our livestream on the ELLE Canada Facebook page December 9 at 1:30pm to see what we've picked!

We will randomly select one entry to win a beauty advent calendar from The Body Shop ($99 value).

WATCH: Estee Lalonde plays Fishbowl Frenzy

Books

WATCH: Estee Lalonde plays Fishbowl Frenzy

A few weeks back we had Youtube sensation Estee Lalonde into the ELLE Canada Closet to play a little game of Fishbowl Frenzy! Don't forget to pick up our January 2017 issue to see an exclusive portrait of the Internet star...and now IRL author of a new memoir / life advice book, Bloom.

8 fashion brands every minimalist will love

Shopping

8 fashion brands every minimalist will love

Although Alessandro Michele makes a compelling case for more-is-more, some of us will always be drawn to restrained, clean designs. These labels are proving that minimal style doesn't have to boring or unimaginative.

For those of you who prefer your bikini free of palm fronds and hibiscus blooms, there's Aussie brand Matteau Swim, known for basic maillots and high-waisted swim bottoms in a palette of black, grey and white.

Launched this year by Catherine Holstein, Khaite is a balance of the masculine and feminine. Fans of the capsule wardrobe concept will find that pieces in the line, from structured shirt dresses to fitted denim, compliment one another perfectly.

Alnea Farahbella's label Toit Volant is made in the USA with a commitment to sustainable sourcing and manufacturing practices. The pre-spring 2017 collection is full of reworked takes on shirting, like this striped jumpsuit with a high collar.

This Montreal-based label keeps production local (the clothes are sewn in Montreal and some of the fabrics are printed in North America) and its ethos is similar to most of the other brands in this list: to let the individual add personality to the clothes.

Another L.A. brand with a dedication to North American manufacturing and sustainability, 5-year-old Shaina Mote is known for architectural, un-adorned basics and fluid silhouettes. If you could live your life without ever donning a polka dot or cheery stripe, the neutral colours in this line are made for you.

Founded by Tokyo-to-L.A. transplants Alexander Yamaguchi and Momoko Suzuki, brand Black Crane is an edgier, more street-wise take on minimalism – think cocoon dresses and wrap trousers with subtle origami and kimono inspiration.